What is Safer Community?

An initiative to make sustainable improvements in Safety and Health, by working in partnership with organisations and people such as: LA /HSE, local businesses, employer/employee organisations, emergency services, local safety groups, the working community and those that govern the community.

A 'health and safety town' week will be held, in a dedicated location which includes partners working together to promote safety and health in the workplace and community.

11 Authorities have pledged their commitment to the programme commencing in June 2006 in Blyth Valley, closely followed by Driffield in East Riding in July.

We believe that the LA and other partners will derive far more benefit from this initiative in spreading the word and driving forward the Fit for Work, Fit for Life, Fit for Tomorrow (FIT 3) targets of the Health and Safety Commission for 2006-07.

A regional university will be engaged for evaluation purposes on the first event this year starting with Blyth.

Objectives of Safer Community

• Working in partnership with elected members and others to establish a programme for the campaign.
• Encouraging key stakeholders to become involved in promoting a healthier and safer culture in all workplaces by:
  • Providing appropriate sources of information on the health and safety issues that are most relevant to the community.
  • Assisting employers and employees to comply with their legal obligations relating to workplace safety, health and welfare.
  • Promoting and sharing best practices in relation to occupational health and safety management.